Key facts
- Leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez conceded the election to conservative Keiko Fujimori.
- The concession followed the National Elections Board's official proclamation of the electoral results.
- Fujimori won the June 7 runoff with 50.135% of the vote.
- The final tally showed Fujimori winning by 49,641 ballots.
Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori has been declared the winner of Peru's presidential race, securing victory by a narrow margin after a prolonged vote count. Leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez conceded the election to Fujimori on Monday, acknowledging the official results proclaimed by the National Elections Board. The final tally showed Fujimori winning the June 7 runoff with 50.135% of the vote, a difference of just 49,641 ballots out of approximately 18 million valid votes cast. This outcome marks a significant moment in Peru's deeply polarized political landscape, with Fujimori, the eldest daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, entering her fourth bid for the presidency. She is expected to be sworn in on July 28 and serve a five-year term. Fujimori's victory follows unsuccessful campaigns in 2011, 2016, and 2021. The election result is anticipated to reshape Peru's political trajectory after a period of instability, with Fujimori pledging to lead with responsibility and humility. Sanchez had previously alleged irregularities and stated he would appeal to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, but the National Jury of Elections rejected the appeal, finding no inconsistencies.